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Silencer Forensics: How Baffles and Wipe Evidence Reveal Suppressed Firearm Use

Silencer Forensics: How Baffles and Wipe Evidence Reveal Suppressed Firearm Use

Silencer forensics reveals how suppressors alter gunshot residue patterns, leaving behind unique traces like iron swarf and compressed lead distributions. Modern tools like XRF are helping investigators detect suppressed firearms with new accuracy.